Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Staff Resources

Overview

Boston College has a number of EDI resources for employees, both within and outside of the Libraries.

Office of Institutional Diversity

The Office for Institutional Diversity supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. We believe that diversity fuels excellence, and that the best ideas are discovered when people—from different backgrounds, who have lived different realities, who have overcome different challenges—work together to expand their authentic perspectives.

BC Office of Institutional Diversity Programs
OID offers a number of staff programs including the Affiliates Program, Cultural Competence Engagement Modules (CCEM), an annual Diversity and Inclusion Summit, and Lunch and Learn Diversity Series.
Thrive @ BC
Contact information and guidance on accessibility accomodations, scholarship opportunities, lactation resources, support for veterans, and more.

Boston College Affinity Groups

Boston College Affinity Groups are volunteer, employee-managed groups that promote the interests of their respective constituencies. Affinity Groups bring together individuals with common interests to facilitate efforts that promote education and awareness while helping to advance and sustain a campus culture and climate that welcomes diversity and inclusiveness. All members of the BC community are welcomed!

ABLED@BC
Awareness Benefiting Leadership and Employees about Disabilities aims to promote and affirm an inclusive campus environment for persons with disabilities at Boston College while providing social and professional awareness opportunities for all faculty, staff, and administrators.
Contact persons for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
Asian/Pacific Islander Employees (APIE)
Promotes the welfare and interests of Asian/Pacific Islander Employees at Boston College through meetings and the sponsorship of events that enhance the work environment and educate others about the incredible richness and diversity of API cultures.
Contact persons for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association (BFSAA)
The Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association (BFSAA) promotes the interests, welfare, and advancement of people of color on campus and also hosts meetings and events for fellowship, dialogue, and debate.
Contact persons for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
J-FAST@BC
The Jewish Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Allies affinity group at Boston College provides opportunities for all members of the BC campus community to learn about Judaism, celebrate Jewish holidays and cultural traditions, engage in open dialogue, and discuss current events. The group aims to create a supportive environment to build community while developing social, educational, and programmatic partnerships to raise awareness about the Jewish experience on campus.
LGBT@BC
An association of faculty, administrators, and staff that provides support and advocates for the LGBT community at BC. The acronym LGBT encompasses all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Contact persons for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
Latino/as at Boston College (L@BC)
Latino/as at Boston College promotes the interests and advancement of the Latino community at BC, while honoring and celebrating the diversity of Latino culture and actively contributing to the enrichment of the University.
Contact persons for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
Middle-Eastern Employees and Allies (MEEA)
Middle-Eastern Employees and Allies promotes the welfare and interests of BC’s Middle-Eastern employees and advocates for the professional development and wellbeing of the University's Middle-Eastern community.
Contact information for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
Staff Advisory Senate
Acts as a liaison between the administration and support staff, presenting proposals that would benefit employees from all areas of the University and working with Human Resources to promote employee development.
Contact information for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
Veterans Affinity Group
Raises awareness of veterans' issues across campus and advocates for improved resources and services for Boston College students and staff who have served their country.
Contact persons for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.
Women's Collaborative
Works to increase the visibility of women's issues, challenges, and accomplishments while developing strategies to help women advance in their careers at Boston College.
Contact information for this group are listed on the main Affinity Group page.

BC Libraries Affinity Groups

Affinity Groups are places where underrepresented groups can come together for rest, reflection, sharing, healing, and organizing during work time. Affinity groups are organized by group members! They can be adapted to fit group members' needs.

These groups are specifically for those who identify as BIPOC, as LGBTQIA, or as having a disability. If you do not identify in one of these groups but are interested in learning, check the BC Events calendar for diversity and inclusion events that are open to all.

BIPOC
LGBTQIA
People with disabilities

O'Neill Library

Bapst Library

Burns Library

Educational Resource Center

Law Library

Social Work Library

Theology & Ministry Library

O'Connor Library

Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Staff Resources

Overview

Office of Institutional Diversity

Boston College Affinity Groups

BC Libraries Affinity Groups